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The Benefits and Difficulties in the Elaboration and Implementation of Individual Intervention Plan in Early Intervention: The Perspectives of Portuguese Professionals
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Pereira, Ana Paula Silva; Oliveira, Sandra Cristina Pinto – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
In Portugal, the individual intervention plan (IIP) is an essential component of early intervention (EI) services for families with children aged 0-6 who have special needs or are at risk. In this paper, we aim to analyse: (a) the benefits of the IIP for families in EI programmes and (b) the type of barriers and difficulties in the process of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Intervention, Young Children, Program Implementation
An Alternative Graduate Teacher Inclusive Preparation Programme in Early Childhood Education: A Collaboration Model
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Gelfer, Jeffrey I.; Krasch, Delilah J.; O'Hara, Kathleen S. – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
Teacher shortages are a pervasive global issue that is expected to continue, especially in low-performing, high-needs schools [O'Connor, E. A., Malow, M. S., & Bisland, B. M. (2011). Mentorship and instruction received during training: Views of alternatively certified teachers. "Educational Review," 63(2), 219-232]. In an effort to…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Alternative Teacher Certification, Graduate Students, College School Cooperation
Internet-Based Intervention Training for Parents of Young Children with Disabilities: A Promising Service-Delivery Model
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Meadan, Hedda; Daczewitz, Marcus E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
Efficient early intervention (EI) services are required to serve the needs of young children with disabilities and the needs of their families. Effective EI includes family-centred practices, evidence-based interventions, parent involvement/training, and delivery in children's natural environments. Due to the challenges of providing…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Intervention, Young Children, Disabilities
Getting to Know You? Issues of Trust and Mistrust in Understanding Community, Developing Partnerships and Delivering Policy Change in Children's Services
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Griffin, Michaela – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
This case study examined a joint assessment and allocation panel set up to inform local implementation of the UK Government's policy of integrating children's services, particularly the introduction of a Common Assessment Framework and the lead practitioner role. It brought together agencies serving one community. Professionals and parents agreed…
Descriptors: Parent School Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Integrated Services, Family Programs
Social Measures in France concerning Children with No Family or, Who Are At-Risk Due to Family Circumstances.
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Evans, Roy; Evans, Patricia G. – Early Child Development and Care, 1984
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Delivery Systems, Early Parenthood, Family Problems